(SEYMOUR) - The Seymour police and fire departments recently hired employees to replace retirees and fill other open positions.

34-year-old Michael Fickert of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 32-year-old Benjamin Miller of Brownstown; and 27-year-old Devlin McMindes of Vincennes have joined the police force. 32-year-old Mark Gillaspy of Seymour became a firefighter in May.

All four continue to train with their respective departments to learn how to carry out their duties.